The Hockey Star Regret
“You don’t have to be great at it. You just… let people in, little by little. On your terms.”
Something in his voice made my chest ache in a way I wasn’t prepared for. I tried to laugh it off. “Careful, Michaels. You’re starting to sound like one of those broody romance novel heroes.”
His lips twitched. “Do those guys play hockey?”
“Not usually,” I said, grateful for the lighter turn. “They’re usually running through fields in the rain, confessing their undying love.”
“I could do that,” he deadpanned. “But I’d probably slip on the ice and take you down with me.”